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INTRODUCTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Manager I to join the del Mármol Lab at Harvard Medical School. At the del Mármol Lab, we are deciphering the molecular logic of the sense of smell using cutting-edge structural biology (cryo-EM), electrophysiology, and neurophysiology. Our ultimate goal is to uncover how insect vectors of disease—like mosquitoes—detect their human hosts, and use these insights to develop mechanisms of disease control. This is an excellent opening for someone looking to establish themselves long-term in a lab management role — whether you are an experienced lab manager ready to grow, or a senior research technician looking to take that next step and transition into lab management. The del Mármol Lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of sensory processing, with an emphasis on understanding the sense of smell in insect vectors of disease. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful and lasting impact.
ABOUT THE LABORATORY MANAGER I ROLE
This role is central to the day-to-day operations of the lab, with a strong focus on organization, administration, and team support. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about building and sustaining a well-run lab environment and is looking to grow into a long-term leadership role.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Career growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development, continued supervisory experience, and networking within the Harvard Medical School community.
- Collaborative and impactful science: The chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative lab environment.
- World-class Benefits: A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Operational Command: Oversee general lab operations, including ordering, receiving, organizing stock, and evaluating new materials and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Scientific Support: Maintain essential cell lines and cell cultures, and support ongoing experiments and structural biology research workflows (up to 25% of your role).
- Team Leadership & Culture: Train new lab members, provide supervisory oversight, and help foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive lab environment.
- Administrative Excellence: Assist with budget management, reimbursements, scheduling lab agendas, and organizing meetings.
- Safety & Compliance: Act as the primary liaison between the lab and HMS safety/regulatory offices. Develop lab guidelines and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
WHAT YOU BRING
- Management skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. First-hand experience and understanding of the operational needs of a research lab.
- Attitude: A positive, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for building a strong lab culture.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- Experience: Three or more years of lab experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience (senior level technicians with a strong desire to transition into a stable management position are encouraged to apply!).
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids, and presence of carcinogenic substances. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
PLEASE NOTE
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
- Hiring Pay Range: $78,320.00 - $97,900.00
- Pay Type: Annual
The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
HHMI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
LOCATION
Primary Work Address: Dept. of Genetics, Boston, MA, 02115
INTRODUCTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Manager I to join the del Mármol Lab at Harvard Medical School. At the del Mármol Lab, we are deciphering the molecular logic of the sense of smell using cutting-edge structural biology (cryo-EM), electrophysiology, and neurophysiology. Our ultimate goal is to uncover how insect vectors of disease—like mosquitoes—detect their human hosts, and use these insights to develop mechanisms of disease control. This is an excellent opening for someone looking to establish themselves long-term in a lab management role — whether you are an experienced lab manager ready to grow, or a senior research technician looking to take that next step and transition into lab management. The del Mármol Lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of sensory processing, with an emphasis on understanding the sense of smell in insect vectors of disease. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful and lasting impact.
ABOUT THE LABORATORY MANAGER I ROLE
This role is central to the day-to-day operations of the lab, with a strong focus on organization, administration, and team support. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about building and sustaining a well-run lab environment and is looking to grow into a long-term leadership role.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Career growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development, continued supervisory experience, and networking within the Harvard Medical School community.
- Collaborative and impactful science: The chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative lab environment.
- World-class Benefits: A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Operational Command: Oversee general lab operations, including ordering, receiving, organizing stock, and evaluating new materials and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Scientific Support: Maintain essential cell lines and cell cultures, and support ongoing experiments and structural biology research workflows (up to 25% of your role).
- Team Leadership & Culture: Train new lab members, provide supervisory oversight, and help foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive lab environment.
- Administrative Excellence: Assist with budget management, reimbursements, scheduling lab agendas, and organizing meetings.
- Safety & Compliance: Act as the primary liaison between the lab and HMS safety/regulatory offices. Develop lab guidelines and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
WHAT YOU BRING
- Management skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. First-hand experience and understanding of the operational needs of a research lab.
- Attitude: A positive, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for building a strong lab culture.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- Experience: Three or more years of lab experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience (senior level technicians with a strong desire to transition into a stable management position are encouraged to apply!).
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids, and presence of carcinogenic substances. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
PLEASE NOTE
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
- Hiring Pay Range: $78,320.00 - $97,900.00
- Pay Type: Annual
The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
HHMI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
LOCATION
Primary Work Address: Dept. of Genetics, Boston, MA, 02115
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Education16
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Science & Research7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant life science, chemistry, or clinical field
- Three or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory environment
- Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, ISO 17025, or GLP regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with a Laboratory Information Management System such as LabVantage or SampleManager
- Demonstrated experience managing laboratory budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships
- Certification such as MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent credential preferred for clinical roles
Tips for Your Laboratory Manager Job Search
Quantify your compliance and audit outcomes
Hiring managers in lab settings want to see regulatory wins, not just responsibilities. Highlight specific CAP, CLIA, or ISO 17025 audit results you led, corrective actions you closed, and any reduction in nonconformances you drove in previous roles.
Tailor your resume to the lab type
A clinical lab manager resume needs to foreground CLIA compliance and LIS platforms, while a research lab manager resume should emphasize grant-funded project oversight and safety program ownership. Sending one generic document to both will hurt your response rate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by instrument and software stack
Many lab manager postings bury the required platforms deep in the description. Search for roles that name instruments or LIMS software you already know, such as LabVantage or SampleManager, so your application addresses those tools by name from the first paragraph.
Prepare scenario answers around staff performance
Interviewers for lab manager roles consistently ask how you've handled underperforming technicians or scheduling conflicts during short-staffed periods. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and result format before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before title or start date
When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, headcount approval rights, and which cross-functional teams you'll report into before accepting. Lab manager roles vary dramatically in actual authority, and scoping that early prevents friction in your first 90 days.
Laboratory Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory managers?
The companies hiring the most laboratory managers right now include Quest Diagnostics, Kaiser Permanente, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong in healthcare systems, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
How many laboratory manager jobs are remote?
About 7% of laboratory manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regulatory affairs oversight, LIMS administration, and quality management system roles that don't require daily bench presence.
How do you become a laboratory manager?
Most laboratory managers start as bench scientists or senior technicians and move into lead or supervisory roles before stepping into management. Building proficiency with a LIMS platform, gaining experience coordinating audits or inspections, and pursuing a relevant certification such as MT(ASCP) all strengthen the transition. Some employers also value a master's degree or an MBA with a science background for higher-level roles.
Can I get hired as a laboratory manager without management experience?
It's possible if you can demonstrate leadership through adjacent experience, such as mentoring junior staff, owning a compliance program, or leading an instrument qualification project. Applying to roles titled lab supervisor or lead scientist first is a practical path, since those positions build the direct supervisory record that hiring managers expect before promoting into a full manager title.
What does the laboratory manager interview process look like?
Most laboratory manager interviews involve an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, followed by a technical panel with department heads or senior scientists, and often a practical conversation about a past regulatory or staffing challenge. Some organizations add a tour of the facility or a meeting with the team you'd be managing. Expect at least two rounds before an offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory manager jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the results on this page.
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